visceral leishmaniasis
Canada To Fund US$2 Million In Indian Health Programs
Grand Challenges Canada has earmarked US$2 million for projects to improve maternal, newborn and child health in India.
Genetic Risk Factor For Deadly Parasitic Disease Raises Hopes Of Vaccine
Scientists have uncovered a major genetic risk factor for visceral leishmaniasis which is caused by the Leishmania parasite.
Phase I Trial For Leishmaniasis Vaccine Underway
A vaccine against one of the most neglected yet fatal tropical diseases is being tested for the first time in a clinical trial in India and the United States.
First Vaccine Against Fatal Visceral Leishmaniasis Enters Phase I Trial
As the disease expands its global reach, the Infectious Disease Research Institute teams up with India and the Gates Foundation to target the most deadly form of leishmaniasis.
Neglected Tropical Diseases Continue To Plague South Asia Despite Economic Growth
A new report showcases the disproportionately high burden of neglected tropical diseases in India and South Asia that continue to plague the 1.5 billion people living in the region.
